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Corrections, Department of

County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROG SPEC-SEN 10-00722     Staff Development Program Specialist - Senior
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	The starting pay is between $45,088 and $65,000 per year depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. A 6-month probationary period is required. This is a non-represented position.
Contact:	Bob Conner, HR Specialist - Senior, 608-240-5403, bob.conner@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	3/26/2010 Application/examination materials received on Friday, March 26, 2010 will be included in the review. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Department of Corrections administers Wisconsin’s state prisons, community correctional centers, and juvenile corrections programs. It supervises the custody and discipline of all prisoners in order to protect the public and seeks to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society.  The Department of Corrections (DOC); Division of Management Services (DMS); Madison Training Center (MTC), central office is located at 3099 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, with easy access and on-site parking.

Special Notes:   

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and methods of adult education and training; varied training methods, including role plays, audiovisual aids, questionnaires, self-guided study and hands on exercises; mission, goals, and philosophy of the Department of Corrections and the Division of Community Corrections; developing agency training programs, plans, course outlines, and in establishing agency training objectives and determining needs; interpersonal skills and team building techniques; methods of conducting staff development and training activities; basic management skills including delegation, time management, prioritization, monitoring and accountability; policies, procedures, concepts, and objectives within area of training specialization; and skills and abilities to develop working relationships with trainees, peers and administrative/management personnel.

How To Apply:   

Interested applicants will apply on-line in WiscJobs, http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp by either clicking on "Log In" to access their existing WiscJobs Account and completing a Job Search for keyword 10-00722 and clicking on "Apply Now" or applicants new to WiscJobs will need to create a new account to complete an initial application then apply on-line.  Make certain to answer the questions.  Also be sure to attach a current resume to the announcement of interest.  Limit your response to the equivalent of two double spaced typewritten pages per question.  These materials provided are the examination for this position.